Maharashtra

The word Maharashtra is derived from the Sanskrit words Maha meaning Great and Rashtra meaning Nation, thus rendering the name Maharashtra (Great Nation). It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India.

Thousnds of Hindu pilgrims visit holy and sacred city of Pandharpur, situated in the State of Maharashtra in India. This is due to the fact that most famous, ancient, and beautiful temple of Lord Vithoba is located here.

The town of Satara is full of memories of famous Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji. That is why thousands of tourists visit this silent town of Satara from all over the country and abroad.

An analysis of who is most likely to become the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Which houses the most important city in India - Mumbai

Panhala is the virgin hill station in the State of Maharashtra.

A two-and-a-half day train ride from Kerala to Maharashtra takes the traveler through an array of Indian landscapes, cultures and languages.

Most Americans know little about Indian culture and rituals. Learn five significant traditions from the state of Maharashtra, India.

Do you like Indian food? Then you are in for a treat. A resident of Maharashtra, India describe five delicacies for us.

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Shirdi is home to one of Maharashtra's most revered saint, Sai Baba. Sai baba is also known as 'œChild of God', as he preached tolerance towards all religions and the message of universal brotherhood.

The holy city of Pandharpur, situated on the bank of River Chandrabhaga, in the State of Maharshtra in India, attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the world due to ancient, holy, and sacred temples of Lord Vithoba and the devotee Pundlik.

I read a news report of how rich politicians in Maharashtra are taking unfair advantage of a government scheme to provide cattle to destitute farmers in the region at highly subsidized rates.

I was a student of anthropology in Bangabasi College. It was my final year. We embarked on a journey to Nagpur, which is located in the state Maharashtra. It was November 24, 2002. The experience which I am going to tell you now is not something we do in the city.

Aboriginal people are key because they have a different sense of where we belong and how we interact with nature

The caves of Ajanta and Illora present the most beautiful and artistic wall pictures made before at least 1000 years on Buddha, Jain, and the Brahmin religions. The tourists and the artists both visit these unique caves to witness the most artistic wall paintings.

Visiting Khandala, Lonavla, Matheran, Amboli and Alibaug during rainy season is a great experience.

Nasik is the place, where all the Hindus would love to visit in order to see vital spots of Ramayana like panchvati, Sitaguha, Bank of River Godavari, Pavan Dham, and Laxman Tapobhumi. here are some useful tips on visiting this holy and sacred city of Nasik in India.